Today's Special: Cuban Sandwich

Today's Special: Cuban Sandwich

At my house we have a tradition that every Wednesday (well, just about every Wednesday) is sandwiches for dinner day. My husband and I used to be part of a pub trivia team and on game night (Wednesday) we would have to be at the pub with our thinking caps on and our stomachs full (yes, we could have ordered pub food, but we found that our scores were never as high when we did). Our team has since broken up and we no longer attend quiz night, but sandwiches on Wednesday has become a long standing tradition. After all, it's the middle of the week and a quick, easy, hot sandwich hits the spot. Who wouldn't love a hassle-free dinner with oh-so-yummy-oozing melted cheese? For tonight's sandwich recipe,

Thanks! That is really helpful! I spent a couple of the weeks in Cuba and absolutely loved the country and the people but I never had a cuban while I was there! I want to go back and see more as I was only able to see a select few places.
I have had them at cuban restaurants but never while I was visiting!
I think I might have to try this out tonight!

No one know when the Cuban sandwich was invented, but back in the 1930's this was a common sandwich in local (Cuba) cafeterias. The Cuban sandwich I know has no turkey breasts, spinach, red peppers or onions. This is what I'm use to having lived in Miami, and having a dad who's Cuban:
French bread, usually rubbed with garlic.
Butter, softened
ham slices
lechón asado (roasted Cuban pork) slices
Mild Swiss cheese
Sliced dill pickles
Yellow mustard (personal choice)
Mayonnaise (personal choice)